Herts Police say that the incident happened at around 8pm on Friday (July 24). Officers on patrol had signalled for Murray, who was driving a Transit van, to pull over in the High Street but he failed to do so.

The vehicle was later found in Chapel Way but there was no-one in it.

Police dog Sam and his handler were called to help officers search the area for the driver.

A short while later, someone was seen climbing over a fence of a garden so while other officers contained the area, Sam and his handler began to search nearby gardens.

After searching several gardens, the German Shepherd led his handler to a wheelie bin where a man was found inside.

He was then detained by officers.

Murray has now been charged with three offences:

> Driving otherwise than in accordance with a driving license;

> Driving whilst uninsured;

> Failing to stop a motor vehicle when required.

Sergeant Vicky Stoughton from the BCH Dog Unit said: “All of our dogs work brilliantly not only with their handler but as part of a wider team of police officers.